--- title: "The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2025-02-20" --- # The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for "The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services" is conducted by UK Research & Innovation. This falls under the industry category of Patent and copyright consultancy services (CPV 79120000) and is titled as such. This process is currently in the Award stage but has been marked as cancelled. The procurement is intended to cover multiple locations within the United Kingdom, specifically including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Didcot, the Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The original tender was set to run for a 3-year period with options to extend annually up to a total of 5 years, with an estimated value of up to £3,500,000 excluding VAT. Key procurement details include the open procedure method and the initial submission deadline of 17 February 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the patent and trademark service sectors, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the rigorous technical and quality requirements. The procurement's generous contract value and extensive duration provide a stable opportunity for firms to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with UK Research & Innovation. Businesses that specialise in patent and trademark consultation and can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions are well-suited to this opportunity. The contract's multi-location scope also allows regional firms to benefit from local engagements while participating in a prestigious national contract. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the provision of patent and trademark service. The site addresses for delivery of the services is: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD c.UK Astonomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ ### Lot Information Lot 1 UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the provision of patent and trademark service. The site addresses for delivery of the services is: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD c.UK Astonomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ The maximum estimated value of the opportunity is up to PS3,500,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 5 year term with a maximum estimated annual value of up to PS700,000.00 excluding VAT. The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 2 years (3+1+1) from commencement of the Contract. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5F9R2U87P6 Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 2 years (3+1+1) from commencement of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006075-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £3,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006075-2025 - 14 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001120-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=927755849 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5F9R2U87P6 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Patent-and-copyright-consultancy-services./5F9R2U87P6 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/5F9R2U87P6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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